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8 .COM MELBOURNE HOSTS GAMES The world-class Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre has been secured as a hub for the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames to be staged in Melbourne, Australia from January 30 – February 3, 2008 during Melbourne’s premier Gay and Lesbian cultural and arts event, the Midsumma Festival. Multi-sport tournaments including badminton, dancesport, field hockey, lawn bowls, rowing, running, swimming, ten pin bowling, tennis, volleyball and water polo, plus a cultural component and a human rights conference, are all planned for the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames. Registration is now open at melbourneoutgames.org. THE FACE BEHIND THE VOICE Meet the gorgeous new lesbian drive host for JOY FM. From September 3, Bridget Boson will take over the controls of Bumper to Bumper from 4-7pm each weekday. She’s fun, she’s quirky, she’s got lots of life experience to share and she is hanging out to connect with Melbourne listeners. Tune in to JOY 94.9, at 4pm on Monday September 3. POWERING ON The Annual General Meeting for Dykes on Bikes last month saw a new president elect and the legendary group’s goals set for 2007-2008 – their 20th anniversary year. Annette (Neddy) Mesure was elected president and looks forward to 2008 as “a great year for the club with our 20th anniversary and the 30th anniversary for Mardi Gras. We are looking forward to getting in contact with as many of the original members as possible this coming year and making our next year, and especially the Mardi Gras Parade, the biggest and best ever,” Neddy told LOTL. September events include a Unity Dance, the Black & White Ball, and the Echo Point Picnic Ride. For more information visit dykesonbikessydney.org.au. MAD PRIDE Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals or organisations wishing to contribute artistic content to the 2007 Sydney Mad Pride Youth Event on October 10 at The Factory Theatre, Enmore. Short drama, dance performances, digital arts, photography, film or live music that address and celebrate the lives of young people living with dual diagnosis (coexisting mental health and substance use issues)areinvited.Theinauguralalcohol-free event aims to be the signature youth event for the 2007 state-wide Mental Health Week celebrations. More information from Mardi Angelopoulos on (02) 9318 0539 or mardi@ssys.org. Registrations close September 7. COOKING UP A FEAST Interesting activities are on the brew for Feast, Adelaide’s Cultural Gay and Lesbian Festival which kicks off in November. Adelaide Same Sex Dance Sport has set the date for the annual national competition at Goodwood Masonic Hall on November 11. Feast will host a public Commitment Ceremony in what will be South Australia’s first mass gay wedding. Feast is also calling for expressions of interest for the “Living Library” in which people are books, and members of the public can borrow a book (person) for a period of time to find out more about their lives and experiences. Contact d.clark@feast.org.au or phone (08) 8231 2155 for more information. News NSW The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation needs friends to help with their ongoing support of men, women and children living with HIV/ AIDS. Become a ‘Friend’ of BGF and enter the draw to win two tickets to the Glamstand at the 2008 Mardi Gras Parade or a $400 dinner voucher at Rockpool. Visit bgf.com.au Kickboxing classes start September 27, 6- 7pm for 6 weeks. Aimed at beginners, Kung Fu classes are free with the $60 kickboxing. The Joseph Sargent Centre, 60 Prospect St Erskineville. Call Penny on 0411 808 451 or email keepsafe@ihug.com.au Lemons with a Twist attracts 220 women on the 1st Friday of the month to mix and mingle. First drink free, canapés throughout the evening, and a chance to win $1200 of prizes. Singers, pole dancers, aerial artists, and DJs from 10pm. September 7, Slide nightclub Oxford Street, from 6pm. Lesbian Oral History Project (Pride History Group) wants women to share their memories for a booklet on Sydney’s lesbian social scene and aspects of everyday life during 1950s – 1980s. To take part contact Rebecca or Sandra at phg@chilli.net.au, or write to Pride History Group GPO Box 415, Sydney 2001 or call (02) 9558 9419. Same Sex Salsa classes start September 28, 7- 8pm, 10 Brown St Newtown (above Women’s Library). $60 for 6 weeks, beginner or advanced; with partner or without. Profits go to Luncheon Club, an HIV charity. Book with Penny on 0411 808 451 or keepsafe@ihug.com.au COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SA By Nolita Day in Melbourne By Chelsea Stringer in Sydney By Vic Matchett in Adelaide Photo: Vikki Jones Photography